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August 22, 1995

Recall Election

Special Election for the Recall of Assemblyman Michael J. Machado (AD-17).

A total of 54,065 Californians voted in this election.

Shall Michael Machado be Recalled?
YES: 19,631 (37.0%)
NO: 33,390 (63.0%)

AD-17
Wayne Flores Democratic 32% Loss
Tom Kohlhepp Libertarian 3.3% Loss
Ed Simas Republican 48.6% Loss
Carole Smith Republican 16% Loss